Midwest G8X at the Lake, End of Winter Shoot

MMM.PWR · 03-12-2024, 01:20 PM

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We met up for our first 2024 meet in the Chicago suburb of Lake Forest, IL. We had breakfast at 0700, followed by a photoshoot / hangout by Lake Michigan.

Feel free to check out the group's Instagram account: midwestg8x.

The crew.

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MMM.PWR · 03-12-2024, 01:21 PM

Individual shots.

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MMM.PWR · 03-12-2024, 01:22 PM

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Thanks for looking!

Boogie2121 · 03-12-2024, 01:34 PM

Amazing shots MMM.PWR

Chicagoland G8X crew is top tier. Great people and great cars.

wtwo3 · 03-12-2024, 01:46 PM

Starting the year off right! Amazing photos as always MMM.PWR

intuitions · 03-12-2024, 02:48 PM

Incredible shots as aways MMM.PWR. Thanks for getting this together.

vmalho2 · 03-12-2024, 03:29 PM

Such an amazing group to hang out with and appreciate the shots MMM.PWR !

TheFranchise21 · 03-12-2024, 03:44 PM

We were worried about rain initially, but the day turned out great! Thanks MMM.PWR for the great shots

vasillalov · 03-12-2024, 03:46 PM

It's great to be part of the crew! Excellent shots again!

Game · 03-13-2024, 10:39 AM

Awesome shots. I'll make my way out to one of these eventually (when I get car) and it's not at 7am.

cfm56d7b · 03-13-2024, 12:33 PM

Amazing photos and cars.

PS. One of the vehicles undoubtedly has amphibious capabilities considering the body water is so close. Additional photos appreciated.

Raudiace4 · 03-13-2024, 05:57 PM

Nice pics!

DisonKlaud · 03-13-2024, 07:42 PM

amazing! great pictures

tresbrien · 03-15-2024, 11:57 AM

Any interest in opening up to G87s too?

SkyNinja83 · 03-15-2024, 11:57 AM

Very nice as always MMM.PWR. Hope to be at the next one gents!

MMM.PWR · 03-15-2024, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tresbrien

Any interest in opening up to G87s too?

G87s are welcomed.. due to a technicality.

areeb · 03-15-2024, 12:07 PM

Great pictures MMM.PWR! IOMG>

Bimmerfun82 · 03-15-2024, 02:17 PM

aMazing. Which individual blue and green shades are here? That white wolf setup is eye catching, very tastefully done.

gc.g80brg · 03-15-2024, 02:17 PM

those shots hit hard haha ! Very nice !! Also, you guys really like similar colors haha ! Grey, blue and green tones ^^

Igs · 03-15-2024, 03:01 PM

Amazing pics! Followed you guys on insta.
Im in the Chi suburbs, would be cool to join you guys for the next one. Where do you organize these meets usually?

antzcrashing · 03-15-2024, 03:15 PM

The Illinois M3 Comp is so well done. My favorite of the group. What (blue/purple) color is that?

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